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Humanity’s dying planet needs a new kind of savior.
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    104 pages

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    21 July 2026

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Summary

Earth is dying and soon the human race will be unable to survive. With “dead zones”—areas so toxic no life can survive—littering the Earth and growing every day, it’s estimated there are only twenty years remaining before the planet becomes so toxic humanity will die out.

From award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski and the phenomenal artist Tony Parker comes a new, original science fiction comics story about a final hope for humanity.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781506751665
ISBN-10:1506751660
Author:J. Michael Straczynski, Tony Parker, Carrie Strachan
Publisher:Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Imprint:Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:104
Release Date:21 July 2026
Weight:369g
Dimensions:168mm x 258mm
Series:Synthetics Part 1
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Synthetics Volume One by J. Michael Straczynski - ISBN: 9781506751665
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About The Author

J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski is a prolific writer with credits spanning television, film, and comics. He is known for his work on television shows such as Babylon 5, Sense8, Jeremiah, The Real Ghostbusters, and Twilight Zone. In film, he has written The Changeling, earning a British Academy Award nomination, as well as Thor and World War Z. His comic book contributions include Amazing Spider-Man, Superman Earth One, and Midnight Nation.

Straczynski’s accolades include two Hugo Awards, an Eisner Award, an Inkpot Award, a Saturn Award, a GLAAD Media Award, a Ray Bradbury Award, an Eagle Award, and the SDCC International Icon Award, among numerous others. He also humorously claims the ability to fly, a feat generally considered fictitious.

Tony Parker

Tony Parker is an Eisner, Ringo, and Inkwell nominated artist and writer. He has worked with major clients including Sony, Disney, Santa Monica Studios, EA/Bioware, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, Heavy Metal, IDW, Games Workshop, Top Cow, BOOM!, and Aspen Studios.

His debut original graphic novel, Medusa, published by Dark Horse, received widespread critical and popular acclaim. Parker’s diverse background includes experience as a former college cheerleader, bouncer, and college professor. He enjoys lifting heavy objects and lifting spirits, and is currently focused on his artistic endeavors.

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